Day Spas

If you prefer pampering to paddling a kayak, facials to fishing, or massages to mountain climbing, then you'll be glad to know that Seattle has plenty of day spas scattered around the metro area. These facilities offer such treatments as massages, facials, seaweed wraps, mud baths, and the like. Expect to pay $180 to $250 or more for a half-day of pampering and $310 to more than $500 for a full day.

Convenient Seattle day spas include Gene Juarez Salons, 607 Pine St. (tel. 206/326-6000; www.genejuarez.com), and Etherea Salon and Spa, 2001 First Ave. (tel. 206/441-5511).

North of downtown, good choices include Habitude at the Locks, 2801 NW Market St. (tel. 206/782-2898; www.habitude.com), and its sister location, Habitude Fremont, 513 N. 36th St. (tel. 206/633-1339).